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Friday, March 27, 2026
Congo Square ensemble members say in letter that the prominent Black theater was quietly dissolved
Chicago Sun-Times: Congo Square Theatre Company, a prominent Black ensemble theater group that produced work in Chicago for a quarter century, has quietly been dissolved by its board of directors, according to an open letter posted on Facebook Sunday by the ensemble.
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Aiden Rasmussen
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I’ve always really appreciated writing that instills hope for the future, and that’s what happens here. The conflict that has been outlined in this article is very shocking and disappointing, but Davis cites the ensemble’s continued effort and hope. While their company did dissolve, they’re working towards operation under a new nonprofit, and renewed perspective on creating good art, centering the artists and community. On the other hand, the lawsuit was a super shocking issue. That out of a remaining million dollars, $240,000 was donated to Victory Gardens Theater is such a shocking and concerning occurrence. It raises a bunch of questions that I hope the lawsuit answered for rightfully upset ensemble members. Whatever led to that decision never being communicated to the group hopefully has been properly prevented. It’s very important to have these strong independent groups. I’m very hopeful, as the author seems to be as well, that Congo Square Ensemble’s new operation is possible and successful.
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I’ve always really appreciated writing that instills hope for the future, and that’s what happens here. The conflict that has been outlined in this article is very shocking and disappointing, but Davis cites the ensemble’s continued effort and hope. While their company did dissolve, they’re working towards operation under a new nonprofit, and renewed perspective on creating good art, centering the artists and community. On the other hand, the lawsuit was a super shocking issue. That out of a remaining million dollars, $240,000 was donated to Victory Gardens Theater is such a shocking and concerning occurrence. It raises a bunch of questions that I hope the lawsuit answered for rightfully upset ensemble members. Whatever led to that decision never being communicated to the group hopefully has been properly prevented. It’s very important to have these strong independent groups. I’m very hopeful, as the author seems to be as well, that Congo Square Ensemble’s new operation is possible and successful.
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